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Overall, Highwater uses great visual techniques as it shows the backgrounds of these young people and we watch them from making their mistakes to their determination to move forward and achieve success.
I recommend Highwater for the KIDS FIRST! Film Festivals because it has several messages and lessons for not only young people but also adults who are looking for ways to help children struggling with life issues. This film can be used to encourage and inspire ways to create alternative education programs for students unsuited for mainstream educational situations. It exemplies a "creative led education program for young people who can't do "mainstream" school. While it is based on students in Australia, the message applies to any community. As a special interest topic, this film can be used to encourage and inspire ways to create alternative education programs. The production value is high enough to meet big screen standards. The imagery and sounds are very good.
Since the film is based on a true story, the vocabulary and concepts are suitable for ages 12 to 18. What is most appealing to me about this title is the stories of a few young people who represent thousands who are struggling with the events of life - drugs, abuse, prostitution and hopelessness.
Reviewed by Juanita S., KIDS FIRST! Juror
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